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Seoul Fireworks Festival ends smoothly, but leaves piles of trash
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[AtoZ into Korean mind] The price of numbers: How rankings shape lives in Korea
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Yoon set for talks with Marcos in Philippines
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Can Jennie break the K-pop solo artist slump?
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Baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun, T-ara's Jiyeon file for divorce mediation
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[Exclusive] Korea’s defense acquisition agency fails to meet legal standard for women representation
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First lady’s Dior bag scandal to be at center of Assembly audit
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Yoon honors veterans of Korean War in trip to Philippines
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2 US B-1B bombers conducted joint drill with S. Korean Air Force on Oct. 1 Armed Force Day
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Firefighters’ 3,000 won meals spark nutrition concerns
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Lotte to operate Tokyo duty-free store
Lotte Duty Free on Thursday announced that it has won the Japanese state license to operate a duty-free store in the affluent area of Ginza in Tokyo. Lotte would become the first company ever to run an urban duty-free store in downtown Tokyo, the company said. The 4,396-square-meter store will open in late March, targeting more than 20 million people, mainly Chinese tourists, visiting the luxurious shopping district. “We believe that this store will enhance our global brand image,” a Lotte spoke
Jan. 7, 2016
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Origins launches Three Part Harmony
Beauty brand Origins released its Three Part Harmony package, consisting of nourishing cream and an oil-infused serum. The main substance is extracted from daffodils, whose bulbs are known for resilience. Other materials and substances include vitamin E, licorice, apple, cucumber, seaweed and others. They are believed to smoothen the skin and give it a revitalizing effect. The cream and serum are priced at 98,000 won each. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Jan. 7, 2016
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Philips rolls out Luminous Textile LED lighting
Philips Korea released the Luminous Textile LED lighting, which was produced in collaboration with the Danish fabric brand Kvadrat Soft Cells.Luminous textile integrates multicolored LEDs seamlessly within fabric panels that also soften sounds. The panels are finished with Kvadrat textiles, using a patented technology to maintain constant tension on the fabric within the aluminum frame. This allows the users to adjust the color, movement, texture and light, Philips said.(baejisook@heraldcorp.com
Jan. 7, 2016
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Tous les Jours opens cafe in Indonesia
CJ Foodville’s Tous les Jours opened its 19th Indonesian outlet in the southern city of Bogor. This is also the 214th overseas outlet for the dining arm of CJ Group. The store is located inside the bustling Botani Square shopping mall and is close to the presidential palace, a botanical garden and other commuters/tourist-frequented areas. Banana donuts, Sneakers Frappe and Tiramisu Frappe are available for customers with a sweet tooth. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Jan. 7, 2016
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Lotte launches Charlotte chocolate brand
Lotte Confectionery launched premium chocolate brand Charlotte, made with 100 percent cacao beans. The Charlotte Hazelnut Classic contains hazelnut milk, while the Charlotte Cranberry & Almond Classic boasts a chewy feeling of the dried cranberries and almond. The Chocolat Torte’s pie filling has two parts chocolate coating to one part chocolate jam, emulating the quintessential high-end European pie, the company said. Lotte plans to release three more products in the near future. (baejisook@her
Jan. 7, 2016
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Celltrion starts sales of foundation
Celltrion Skincure launched the Cell Cover Foundation with a gel texture. Celltrion Skincure was established after pharmaceutical company Celltrion recently acquired the blemish balm-maker Hanskin. The foundation contains three patented hydration substances ― Fill-pop, Adipofill’in and Aquaxyl ― as well as biomimetic water to bring a lasting glow to the skin, the company said. The product also comes in an airless container, blocking exterior contagions to enhance hygiene. It comes in two shades
Jan. 7, 2016
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Aritaum collaborates with Jain Song
AmorePacific’s flagship store brand Aritaum launched Aritaum X Jain Song kit, which was produced in collaboration with the noted fashion designer Jain Song. The kit consists of an eyeshadow palette and a folding-strap clutch, of which designs are inspired by Song’s signature star patterns and imprinted on the cover. The kit is given free for those who join the Aritaum VIP membership for 30,000 won.VIP members who purchase more than 30,000 won worth of items will also receive a limited edition po
Jan. 7, 2016
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Uniqlo releases collaboration with French supermodel
Uniqlo launched the 2016 S/S Ines de la Fressange collection, a collaborative line with the fashion model and designer. Under the three themes, “voyage,” “uniforme” and “Le Sport,” various items ranging from trench coat, knits, shirts, ensembles and others represent the quintessential French chic atmosphere, the Japanese apparel-maker said. The products are available at all Uniqlo stores as well as www.uniqlo.com. A follow-up release will be made at the end of February. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com
Jan. 7, 2016
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SK Innovation vice chairman stresses ‘structural reform’ in 2016
SK Innovation vice chairman Chung Chul-khil set forth “structural reform” as the company’s key business goal for 2016 during a high-level gathering of the company and its five affiliates in Seoul on Thursday. “To actualize our goal to reach a market valuation of more than 30 trillion won ($25.3 billion) and become a global leader in the energy and chemicals sector, SK Innovation cannot settle for an operational profit of 1 to 2 trillion won,” Chung said. “We must develop into a company able to p
Jan. 7, 2016
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Beer emerging as Korea’s top-selling alcohol
Beer has emerged as South Korea’s most popular liquor by sales, preference and market share, edging out soju, long considered a “national drink,” as consumer tastes lean toward low-alcoholic drinks. Korea’s total beer shipment surged 5.1 percent from 1.96 million kiloliters in 2009 to reach some 2.06 million kiloliters in 2013, according to a 2015 report recently released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. During the same period, shipments of soju — around three to four time
Jan. 7, 2016
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Sanofi teams up with top Korean universities for new drug R&D
Sanofi-Aventis Korea, the local affiliate of France-based global health care company Sanofi, said Thursday it has sealed a partnership with two leading Korean universities to jointly research and develop a new range of immune cell therapies. Sanofi is joining hands with Korea’s leading science research universities KAIST and Seoul National University to develop an “immune cell therapy platform” to produce high-performance immune cell therapies to treat cancer.(Sanofi-Aventis Korea) The global ph
Jan. 7, 2016
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Fuel surcharge for domestic flights to be lowered to zero next month
The fuel surcharge imposed on domestic flights in South Korea will be lowered to zero for the first time due to protracted low global oil prices, airline companies said Thursday.According to Korean Air Lines Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc., the country's two major flag carriers, the fuel surcharge that customers have to pay when using domestic flights will be cut to zero next month from the current 1,100 won ($0.91).It marks the first time that customers will not pay any surcharge on domestic fligh
Jan. 7, 2016
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Korean toy market driven by animation success, parents’ pride
For Oh Soo-hyun, the mother of a 4-year-old boy in Seoul, last year was a nightmare.“Turning Mecard,” she said. “I’ve been searching for this everywhere, almost every single day. But even though I get it one by one, the company keeps producing different models. … It has no end.” Oh is one of many Korean parents pressured by their kids who are captivated by the hit TV animation series. The action-adventure series features dozens of minicars and main characters who control them with their mysterio
Jan. 7, 2016
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Imported car sales in Korea jump 24.2% in 2015
Sales of imported cars in South Korea jumped 24.2 percent in 2015 from a year earlier, driven by a marked growth in demand for European car brands, industry data showed Thursday.According to the data by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, 243,900 foreign vehicles were newly registered in the country last year, compared with the previous year's 196,359 units.European cars dominated the local market, with 80.9 percent of annual imports coming from the area, up 80.4 percent
Jan. 7, 2016
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Netflix starts video-streaming service in Korea
U.S. video service provider Netflix said Thursday it has commenced its service in 130 additional countries, including South Korea, a move expected to change the landscape of the local online content industry.With Netflix also adding Korean, Chinese and Arabic to its services, the media giant currently provides the service in 21 languages.While China is excluded from Netflix's service areas, the company said it has been continuously making efforts for its operation there.The company currently boa
Jan. 7, 2016
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Hyundai Motor unveils Ioniq hybrid aiming at market leader Prius
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's leading automaker, unveiled its first dedicated green car model on Thursday, targeting to take over market leader Prius.The Ioniq hybrid, scheduled to be officially launched in mid-January, was disclosed to media early in the day during a preview event held at its Namyang R&D Center southwest of Seoul."The Ioniq is the world's top-class environmentally friendly dedicated vehicle, which will be the beginning of the change in Hyundai Motor’s future mobility," the c
Jan. 7, 2016
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Korea's top 3 shipyards log 8 tln won operating loss in 2015
South Korea's big three shipbuilders probably posted a record operating loss in 2015, stung by a combination of a prolonged industry slump, a series of order cancellations and a delay in the construction of offshore facilities, data showed Thursday.According to the industry data, the top three shipyards -- Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Samsung Heavy Industries Co. and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. -- are estimated to have racked up a combined operating loss of more than 8 trillion
Jan. 7, 2016
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Samsung head to mark 75th birthday at hospital
Lee Kun-hee, the de facto head of South Korea's top conglomerate Samsung Group, is set to celebrate his 75th birthday at a local hospital with his family later this week, sources said Thursday.Lee, the wealthiest man in South Korea, turns 75 on Saturday.After suffering a heart attack on May 10, 2014, he was rushed to Samsung Medical Center, a group hospital, where he underwent stent placement and has remained since.While various rumors surrounding his health continuously caused the local financi
Jan. 7, 2016
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Volkswagen submits detailed recall plan to Korean gov't
German carmaking giant Volkswagen submitted a recall plan to the South Korean government on Wednesday for its vehicles whose emission results were found to have been faked, claiming that there will be no change in fuel efficiency and power even after removing the so-called "defeat device," officials and industry sources said. "Volkswagen submitted its detailed recall plan to the environment ministry today, which is focused mostly on rectifying problems found in vehicles," a company official said
Jan. 7, 2016
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Hanwha Techwin cancels KAI takeover
In a surprising move, Hanwha Techwin, the defense arm of Hanwha Group, is seeking to divest half of its 10 percent stake in the nation’s sole aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries, swatting off market rumors of its possible acquisition of the government-controlled firm.KAI`s T50 trainer aircraft (Yonhap)Of the 5 percent stake offered for block trade, Hanhwa has already sold 4 percent or 3.9 million shares worth 279.3 billion won, the company said in a public announcement Wednesday. Th
Jan. 6, 2016